Because Brazilian red-eared tortoise has strong adaptability and large reproduction, it is now called Brazilian tortoise. But in fact, the real Brazilian tortoise is not the Brazilian red-eared tortoise, but the Du's sliding tortoise. This kind of tortoise originated in Brazil, and its carapace is bright in color, which is composed of dark green, light green and golden yellow, and its head lines are also dark green and golden yellow, which is more vivid than the Brazilian red-eared tortoise.
Brazilian red-eared tortoise, also known as Mississippi red-eared tortoise, originated from the Mississippi River in the United States. The biggest difference between them and Du's sliding turtle is that there are two red markings behind their eyes. This is also the origin of their names.
2. What is the difference between red-eared turtle and yellow-eared turtle1. Color difference: The biggest difference between red-eared turtle and yellow-eared turtle is their color. The markings behind the eyes of red-eared turtle are red, while those of yellow-eared turtle are yellow. Moreover, the colors of red-eared tortoise carapace are mostly dark green, while the colors of yellow-eared tortoise carapace are mostly yellow-green.
2. Difference of grain: The grain of neck and head of Brazilian red-eared turtle is linear and regular. The pattern on the neck of yellow-eared turtle is intermittent and unevenly distributed.
3. Difference between abdominal armour: There is a circle markings on each of the two shields at the front end of the abdominal armour of yellow-eared turtle, but there is no other part. There are many patterns on the belly armour of red-eared turtles, and the patterns of the belly armour of two Brazilian turtles are also different.